Unexpected problem (rhymes with "stag") — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the December 30 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
SNAG
4 letters
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Where this clue appears
December 30 2025
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword December 30 2025
SNAG
Unexpected bump in the road
SNAG
4
Get caught on something, like fabric (anagram of "nags")
SNAG
4
Unexpected obstacle
SNAG
4
Unforeseen roadblock
SNAG
4
Unexpected problem
SNAG
4
Unexpected obstacle
SNAG
4
Unexpected problem
SNAG
4
Unexpected drawback
SNAG
4
Unforeseen obstacle
SNAG
4
Unforeseen bump in the road
SNAG
4
Unexpected problem (anagram of "nags")
SNAG
4
Unexpected drawback (anagram of "nags")
SNAG
4
911 responder: Abbr.
EMT
3
Exit key on the keyboard
ESC
3
First three letters, alphabet-wise
ABC
3
Tell a false story
LIE
3
Speed limit letters
MPH
3
Tiger or lion's young one
CUB
3
Precious green gemstones
EMERALDS
8
Suffix with "million" or "billion"
AIRE
4
AM/FM device
RADIO
5
Prefix with "natal" for a hospital unit
NEO
3
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